CASES TO BASES
Launched in 2022, Patriotic Pies™ helps to provide snack-size MoonPies to our service members and veterans as a heartfelt way to thank them for their service to our country. Schools and non-profits play a key role, promoting the program as they raise funds for their own goals.  Supporters can contribute as little as $25 to help support the mission of Patriotic Pies™. Delivered fresh and free of charge to bases and troops, Averitt Express ships these delicious snacks to military bases year-round for our service members to enjoy.  Since its inception, about 1/2 million Patriotic Pies™ have been distributed to troops by the USO and Friends Of The Troops.  Our 2025 goal and mission this year is to ship over 1 Million MoonPies out for troops to enjoy.  Join us to help accomplish our mission this year!

What are Patriotic Pies™? Patriotic Pies™ are snack size MoonPies shipped to pre-selected US military bases as gifts to help thank military troops for their service and bravery.

How are Patriotic Pies™ free to our military troops? Supporters buy Patriotic Pies™ through a school or non-profit’s fundraiser.  The school or non-profit earns funds from each Patriotic Pies™ purchase.  These pre-paid Patriotic Pies™ then ship to military bases free for our troops to enjoy.

How are Patriotic Pies™ distributed to troops? The USO plus other support organizations help distribute Patriotic Pies™ to troops mostly during base activities.

How are Patriotic Pies™ shipped free? Averitt Express serves as the Patriotic Pies™ “bakery-to-base” shipping partner.  Year-round Averitt Express picks up pallets of fresh-baked Patriotic Pies™ from Chattanooga Bakery, Inc. (makers of MoonPies) at no cost and then they deliver the pies to select military bases.

Do military veterans also receive Patriotic Pies™? Yes.  Although most Patriotic Pies™ are gifted to help thank active-duty troops at select military bases, some Patriotic Pies™ are used to help thank our Veterans.